|
|
|
KBR CONSORTIUM NAMED AS PROVISIONAL PREFERRED BIDDER FOR BRITISH ARMY GARRISON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
LONDON - The KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root) and Mowlem plc joint venture, Aspire Defence, has been named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the provisional preferred bidder for the £4billion PFI contract to upgrade and provide a range of services to the British Army's garrisons at Aldershot and around Salisbury Plain.
KBR is the engineering and construction subsidiary of Halliburton (NYSE:HAL).
In addition to a £3billion package of services to be delivered over 30-years, the contract includes a £1billion construction programme which will improve soldiers' single living accommodation, leisure and recreational facilities, technical and administrative accommodation.
The project will radically improve the living and working environment of Army personnel. Aspire will adopt and manage the existing Army estate and will be responsible for design, refurbishment, construction, financing and integration of the £1billion new and modernised facilities. Aspire will also deliver a range of essential support services from catering and cleaning, to transport and reprographics. A key part of the project will be the management of change associated with the transition from the existing service provision to that being created under the project.
Tony Pryor, chief operating officer for KBR's Government Operations business in the Europe and Africa region commented: 'KBR has unrivalled experience in the successful delivery of this type of project. This is a significant opportunity to improve the quality of life for soldiers and their families whilst maintaining the capability of the Army. I am confident that our strong partnering culture, and KBR's experience in managing large, complex projects will ensure that this programme is a success.'
The project includes the army garrisons at Aldershot and in the Salisbury Plain area - Bulford, Tidworth, Perham Down, Ludgershall, Netheravon, Larkhill and Warminster. Around 18,000 military and civilians live and work on the sites.
Aspire combines the complementary skills of KBR and Mowlem, supported by world-class supply chain partners to provide the programme management, design and construction capability needed to meet the Ministry of Defence's requirements. KBR and Mowlem have worked together on similar projects previously and are currently completing one of the world's largest PFI projects, the 50-year concession for the 1,400-km Alice Springs to Darwin Railway in Australia.
KBR provides worldwide engineering, procurement, construction, logistics, operation and maintenance, programme management and other technical services. Whether designing a chemical plant, serving as a defence industry contractor, or providing capital construction, KBR delivers world class service and performance. KBR employs 53,000 people in 87 countries around the world.
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. The company serves its customers with a broad range of products and services through its Energy Services Group and Engineering and Construction business segments. The company's World Wide Web can be accessed at www.halliburton.com.
NOTES TO EDITORS
KBR has extensive experience as prime contractor for major programmes and systems integration, acting as prime services integrator. The company is one of the UK's top 5 defence contractors and is an established provider of PFI programmes.
KBR is the majority shareholder in the company that owns and operates Devonport Royal Dockyard at Plymouth, the sole location for the refitting and refuelling of the UK's fleet of nuclear submarines.
KBR provides heavy equipment transportation services to the British Army under a £290m PFI contract.
In a joint venture with Marshall Aerospace, it is providing aircraft maintenance and airfield support services at the RAF Valley fast-jet and weapons handling school in North Wales.
Contact
Ken Beedle
ken.beedle@halliburton.com
KBR
Public Relations
(p) 44.1372.866622
Employment Contact
jobs@halliburton.com
(p) 800.888.7668
ext. 8005
Supplier/Procurement Contact
kbr_supplier_relations@halliburton.com
Supplier Diversity Contact
Erin Petkovich
supplier_diversity@halliburton.com
Back to Top
| |
|
